The health care provider stresses the importance of managing blood sugar levels to avoid damage to the kidneys or ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


diabetic nephropathy

diabetic nephropathy is kidney disease resulting from serious diabetes.

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Which of the following surgical procedures is used to treat varicose veins?

A) stent placement B) embolectomy C) ligation and stripping D) aneurysmectomy

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the knee joint?

A) The knee joint consists of four articulations, two femoral-tibial articulations, one femoral-patellar articulation, and one tibial-fibular articulation. B) Flexion of the joint from a fully extended position with the foot on the ground requires an initial lateral femoral rotation that is produced by the popliteus. C) The joint is supplied with blood via branches of the femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial recurrent, and circumflex fibular arteries. D) The joint is innervated via branches of the femoral and sciatic nerves. E) The posterior cruciate ligament attaches to the intercondylar area of the tibia and the medial femoral condyle.

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Exercise is a type of physical activity that requires ____

a. an energy expenditure of 150 calories b. planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness c. rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate d. the expenditure of energy and produces progressive health benefits e. 30 minutes of activity

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List the five major influential variables that contribute to premature morbidity and mortality.

What will be an ideal response?

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